HR Manager

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone.

Knauf Industries Division is an internationally leading manufacturer of complex molded parts, operating in 8 countries with around 2,000 employees. We are part of the wider Knauf Group, a global leader in the manufacture of insulation and building materials with over 40,000 people across 96 countries.

At our site in Oebisfelde (near Wolfsburg), our highly skilled and dedicated teams produce technical components made from expanded polypropylene foam. Our customer relationships with those in the automotive, climate and sports & leisure industries are our top priority, so in our people we value a strong customer focus, innovative mind-set and an attitude to always deliver the best. We are passionate about sustainability, reuse and carbon reduction and are always seeking people who can share in our goals and help us to deliver a more sustainable and innovative future for manufacturing.

With shared visions and goals, we live and work at Knauf worldwide according to clear values: humanity, partnership, commitment, and entrepreneurship. If these values resonate with you, this challenge may be of interest.

What you will be doing :

• You will work in a dynamic environment and be responsible for understanding business requirements and implementing practical HR initiatives such as change management, culture, organizational development, employee engagement, and employer branding.
• You will build valuable relationships with key stakeholders, including management, employees, the HR team, and works council members, to ensure smooth collaboration and communication throughout the company.
• With your innovative spirit, you will drive the optimization and continuous improvement of our HR processes and tools.
• Together with the team, you will oversee the recruitment process and ensure effective onboarding for new employees.
• You will manage the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to departure, as well as the retention and development of new team members for approximately 120 employees across three Knauf Industries locations.

We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviors and values.

As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.

If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• You have completed relevant further training or a degree in HR and have gained substantial experience in previous positions as an HR Officer, HR Business Partner, or similar roles.
• You see challenges rather than problems
• You possess conceptual skills and have an entrepreneurial, process-oriented mindset.
• You are a true communication talent (in German and English) and have a strong affinity for IT.
• It’s important that you can present facts clearly, combined with excellent organizational skills such as structure, time management, and attention to detail.
• To best support the various locations, you are willing to travel.

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in everyday life and want to support our employees with various offerings.

We will provide :

Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family business.

Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexible working hours with a broad time window for flexible work, and weekly home office days.

Fitness and Health: Active health promotion programs, company doctor services, occupational health and safety, corporate health management, job bike leasing, and more.

Future Planning: Offers for company retirement plans.

Feel Welcome: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, and a positive working atmosphere in an international, inspiring, and dynamic work environment.

Career and Professional Development: Intensive onboarding and good personal development opportunities.

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, therefore, we are committed to responding to all applications within a few days.

Knauf Industries is committed to fostering a non-discriminatory work environment that emphasizes diversity and inclusion

Department: Human Resources
Locations: Oebisfelde (or Schwarzheide)
Status: Hybrid
Company Name: Knauf Industries Deutschland GmbH